Farm Programs Predictability Act of 1985
Latest action (23 Nov 1985): Introduced
What this bill does
The Farm Programs Predictability Act of 1985 is a proposed law that would change how farm price support programs are announced. Specifically, it would require the Secretary of Agriculture to announce the terms for 1986 price support programs for wheat, feed grains, upland cotton, and rice within 60 days of their planting dates.
If the Secretary misses this deadline, the bill would allow farmers growing these crops to choose to participate in the price support programs by reducing the amount of land they plant for each crop. The bill also includes conditions for increasing these required planting reductions, based on existing stockpiles of these commodities. However, this option would not apply to crops that already have specific planting limits or sales quotas in place.
This bill, S. 1886, was introduced in the 99th Congress by Senator Lloyd Bentsen. As of the provided information, it has been introduced but has not advanced further in the legislative process. The full details of the bill’s provisions are outlined in the official text, which has not been published yet.
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Official summary
Farm Programs Predictability Act of 1985 - Amends the Agricultural Act of 1949 to provide that if the Secretary of Agriculture does not announce the terms of the 1986 price support programs for wheat, feed grains, upland cotton, or rice within 60 days of the planting date, producers may elect to participate in such programs by reducing planted acreages for each crop by specified percentages. Permits five percent increases in the percentage reduction if 1985 carryover stocks exceed a specified percent of annual usage for the 1986 marketing year. Stipulates that such election shall not apply to any commodity for which acreage allotments or marketing quotas are in effect.
Common questions
- What does S. 1886 do?
- The Farm Programs Predictability Act of 1985 is a proposed law that would change how farm price support programs are announced. Specifically, it would require the Secretary of Agriculture to announce the terms for 1986 price support programs for wheat, feed grains, upland cotton, and rice within 60 days of their planting dates. If the Secretary misses this deadline, the bill would allow farmers growing these crops to choose to participate in the price support programs by reducing the amount of land they plant for each crop. The bill also includes conditions for increasing these required planting reductions, based on existing stockpiles of these commodities. However, this option would not apply to crops that already have specific planting limits or sales quotas in place. This bill, S. 1886, was introduced in the 99th Congress by Senator Lloyd Bentsen. As of the provided information, it has been introduced but has not advanced further in the legislative process. The full details of the bill’s provisions are outlined in the official text, which has not been published yet.
- Has S. 1886 become law?
- Not yet. As of 23 Nov 1985, S. 1886 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 1886?
- S. 1886 was sponsored by Sen. Lloyd Bentsen [D-TX, 1971-1993] (Democrat-TX), with 6 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 1886?
- Introduced (23 Nov 1985).
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